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View more of Marla J. Brenner's plein air paintings in this online exclusive gallery, which expands upon the print feature in the April 2007 issue of American Artist . Headwaters of the South Fork 2006,oil on linen, 12 x 9. All artwork this gallery collection the artist unless otherwise indicated...
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View more examples of how New Jersey painter David Ahlsted renders the world with geometric lucidity and brilliant color in this online exclusive gallery. Tankers and Refineries on the Delaware 1994, oil, 36 x 84. Collection New Jersey State House, Trenton, New Jersey. Delaware River at Camden, New Jersey...
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This California-based artist uses a 19th-century palette to create a nostalgic atmosphere in his paintings. by John A. Parks Entrance 2003, oil, 40 x 30. Courtesy Morseburg Galleries, West Hollywood, California. Warren Chang paints scenes from two very industrious worlds: the agricultural enterprises...
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by Edith Zimmerman From Hart’s Cartooning series (Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, New York). Anyone interested in the techniques of cartooning has probably heard of Christopher Hart . His instructional books have been read and reread by millions of both young and adult artists and have been...
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Ned Mueller discussed how to properly mix the right colors with which to convey a scene. by Bob Bahr “Many students want to learn as much as they can in an expedient manner, but it does take some years to achieve a fairly competent level,” says Mueller. “Remember, the Old Masters worked...
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In the winter 2006 issue of Workshop magazine, we explored how James M. Sulkowski showed students how to paint people posing in lush garden scenes during his Pennsylvania workshop. In this online exclusive gallery, we offer more of his oil paintings. Fox Hut 2002, oil on canvas, 16 x 24. All artwork...
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Layering and underpainting are two of California artist Shawn Gould’s secrets to getting the most out of acrylic. by Linda S. Price Wooded Path 2005, acrylic, 12 x 16. All artwork this article collection the artist unless otherwise indicated. In this study for a larger painting, the artist was...
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Our critic offers advice on painting rounded forms with soft edges to create realistic portraits. by Dawn Whitelaw A Spanish Song Acrylic on canvas panel. The artist has created a dramatic composition with a very appealing combination of interesting textures. The drawing feels accurate and the range...
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It’s important to consider color theory when painting a landscape. by John Budicin West Coast Fall acrylic on canvas. It’s important to consider color theory when painting a landscape because often, as in this painting, the colors are too intense throughout the composition. For example, the...
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Our critic discusses the importance of shadows and foregrounds when considering a painting’s composition. by John Budicin Sunset Edith The artist needs to consider how the shadows are placed in this painting. The interior shadows seem a bit dark, and all the shadows in the painting should show...
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The James A. Michener Museum, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, will present this retrospective of work by Pennsylvania Impressionist Harry Leith-Ross through March 4. Poetry in Design: The Art of Harry Leith-Ross Through March 4 James A. Michener Art Museum Doylestown, Pennsylvania (215) 340-9800 An illustrated...
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In the winter 2006 issue of Workshop magazine, we offered an inside look into Montana painter Ned Mueller's plein air workshops. Here, we showcase his figurative and landscape paintings as well as a few drawings. Norwegian Summer 2006, oil, 11 x 14. Courtesy the National Cowboy and Western Heritage...
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Fifty-six works, including paintings and sculpture, on loan from art collector Bill Foxley, will be on display in this exhibition at the Joslyn Art Museum through February 25. Legends of the West: The Foxley Collection Through February 25 Joslyn Art Museum Omaha, Nebraska (402) 342-3300 An illustrated...
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Through February 10, Alla Prima Fine Art, in St. Petersburg, Florida, will feature this exhibition of works by Gene Costanza, Dobson Cundiff, Larry Moore, Deborah Paris, and Lori Keith Robinson. Crossing Borders—East and West Meet in Florida Through February 10 Alla Prima Fine Art St. Petersburg...
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In the winter 2006 issue of Workshop , John A. Parks tackled what is arguably the most difficult subject matter: how to organize color to paint the nature of light. We present an excerpt from the article with Park's advice about the basic principles behind painting figures in landscapes. Parks narrowed...